Need help on Windows

[anthrax]

I have file or directory corrupted

Whta should I do?
Run a chkdsk?
I tried that but if I use the /F it asks to dismount the volume first...
WTF?

 

[jnuts]

Boot into safe mode, command line only to run chkdsk /f

 

[jnuts]

BTW, that probably means your hard drive is about to shit the bed. Or, it already did.

 

[Spartacus]

BTW, that probably means your hard drive is about to shit the bed. Or, it already did.

goodbye kitty

 

[anthrax]

BTW, that probably means your hard drive is about to shit the bed. Or, it already did.

OMG!

Thanks for the help

 

[blut wump]

Get any critical files to a safe place first.

 

[anthrax]

Is there a way (a software) to figure out if my hard drive is about to die?

 

[blut wump]

Some of the manufacturers do offer drive testing tools. Do a Google for something along the lines of 'drive fitness' or browse the site of the drive manufacturer.

 

[jnuts]

SMART Tools.... let me see if I can find it. THE SMART stuff is onboard diagnostics for newer hard drives. There free stuff for Linux, not sure on windows.

 

[jnuts]

http://www.ariolic.com/activesmart/smart-technology.html

smartmontools is a command line utitilty that you can use in windows, but you'll need to install cygwin. Prolly not something you are going to want to do... look for windows shit with this link:

http://www.google.com/search?hs=f0R...&q="s.m.a.r.t"+windows+hard+drive&btnG=Search

Not sure if there is any freeware for you to use. One low cost option is:

http://www.passmark.com/products/diskcheckup.htm

 

[anthrax]

Thanks guys!

Will try that

K for you